Fragrance comparison

Don't Go vs Viking Cologne

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,158 ratings analysed

Don't Go

Khye Fragrances · 2023

4.673 votes

Rank #37,825 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Viking Cologne

Creed

3.991,155 votes

Rank #26,982 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories.

Don't Go
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viking Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Don't Go0/4

Viking Cologne4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Viking Cologne
Sillage & projection: Viking Cologne
Value for money: Viking Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Viking Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Don't GoKhye Fragrances

Viking CologneCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.99/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,155 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityViking Cologne

SillageViking Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value20

Category winnerViking CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

oud60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MintGuaiac WoodSagePatchouliNutmegOudSandalwoodVetiverBergamotOrangeLavenderSauna

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemarySageNutmeg

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwoodOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSage, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Viking Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex0

Women40

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,825

PerfumerJarekhye Covarrubias

Launched2023

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,982

PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViking CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Don’t Go by Khye Fragrances starts fresh and herbal, with mint, lavender and sage making the first impression clear. The dry-down turns woody, green and slightly earthy, with patchouli, vetiver and dry woods adding texture rather than sweetness. It suits shoppers who like crisp aromatic woods, quiet niche freshness a…

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Creed Viking Cologne gives the classic masculine barbershop style a bright, sun-drenched reboot. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy mandarin orange, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper that feels like stepping out into crisp morning air. As the citrus brightness settles, a clean core of French lavender, herba…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Don't Go or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories. Don't Go is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Viking Cologne is rated 3.99/5 from 1,155 votes. Choose Don't Go for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viking Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Don't Go or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne lasts longest (Viking Cologne 61/100, Don't Go 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Don't Go or Viking Cologne?

Viking Cologne projects furthest (Viking Cologne 48/100, Don't Go 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Don't Go and Viking Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Don't Go or Viking Cologne better for summer or winter?

Don't Go suits daytime wear; Viking Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Don't Go and Viking Cologne?

Don't Go features Mint, Guaiac Wood, Sage, Patchouli and Nutmeg. Viking Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.